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Area 3 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Interrelated (Oakview ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District

Grand Rapids, MIJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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Compensation
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Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Standards Commission-Approved Paraprofessional Certificate

Job overview

DeKalb County School District is hiring an Area 3 Elementary School_Paraprofessional, Interrelated (Oakview ES) 2026-2027. Oakview Elementary School seeks an Interrelated Paraprofessional who is knowledgeable, eager to help students learn, and able to implement high academic expectations while collaborating with team members and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key focus areas include Assist students with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility, Assist students with health care procedures such as hygiene and medication administration, and Provide small group or individualized instruction according to teacher lesson plans.

Important skills include Collaborative Work and Communication. Preferred (not required): Help Students Learn, Promote High Academic Expectations, Assist With Physical Needs, and Assist With Health Care Procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collaborative WorkCommunicationHelp Students LearnPromote High Academic ExpectationsAssist With Physical NeedsAssist With Health Care ProceduresIndividualized InstructionClassroom ManagementAssessment of Student PerformanceRecordkeepingInstructional Materials Development

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and GACE Paraprofessional AssessmentAssociate Degree or Higher From Georgia Professional Standards Commission-Approved Accredited College or University60 Semester Hours or 90 Quarter Hours of College Courses With GPA 2.0+ From Georgia Professional Standards Commission-Approved Accredited College or UniversityProfessional Standards Commission-Approved Paraprofessional Certificate

Full job description

Oakview Elementary School  is seeking a  Interrelated Paraprofessional.  The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Supports teachers in meeting students' educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the classroom and community.

Essential Job Duties:

Assists students with physical needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility Assists students with health care procedures, including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care Provides small groups and/or individualized instruction to students, in accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher Monitors students before and after school and during other non-instructional transitional periods Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment Assists teachers with the assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.                                             OR

Associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university required.                                             OR

Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university. Certificates, Licenses, or Permits:

Must obtain a valid Professional Standards Commission-approved paraprofessional certificate.

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